Janice, My memories of your dad go back to Scott's Creek as a kid when I'd run thru your house and Joe would slow me down to show me the violin. It was Joe who encouraged me to bring my "fiddle" to church and play on Sunday mornings with him. He wasn't concerned that my playing was pretty bad; he was thrilled that I had a passion for the instrument and the beauty of the music-at least coming from his violin or viola! And, Joe worked really hard to get me to hold my bow correctly-which I'm still working on! Your dad was a maestro; a mentor; a caring,kind and humble man. He was so very proud of you, Janice, both as a wonderful daughter, and as a maestro in your own profession. My life has been blessed by Joe, by his God-given talent, and by his love for the Lord and for others. I was deeply touched by the Celebration of Life for Joe; it was truly a tribute to his life as a father, friend and musician. I miss him. My prayers are with you and your family. Love, Carol Evangelo Rowe

Mr. Moore was such a sweet and kind man. Always gentle and smiling. I had the pleasure of attending Calvary with him and knew him before then through Dr. Bass' office. We will certainly miss you until we meet again. Our condolences to the family.

I am sorry for your loss. I played with Mr. Moore in the Calvary orchestra when I lived in Portsmouth and enjoyed his company in the strings section.

Joe will missed. He was a wonderful Christian man.

Our heartfelt prayers and thoughts are with you Janice. He was quite an encourager to my grandson, Joseph, who also plays violin. May God bless and keep you.
Love,
Gayle & Phill

joe was a grand friend and brother in our Lord. I miss him and will continue to do so. Blessings on his family, especially his daughter, Janice. I look forward to all of our being with him again in that "Great Gettin-Up Morning."

Joe was always so pleasant and worried about others rather than himself. He was so appeciative of the few times I was honored to give him a ride and he was always interested in what I was doing. I miss him.

In remembrance of a truly dedicated musician and a dear friend.

Good Friend & Great Musician. I am proud to have performed with him at Calvary Baptist Church.